NEWS ABOUT WORLD CHAMPION PAUL BIEDERMANN

06/2011 Paul Biedermann qualified for the World Championchip

Germany's Paul Biedermann beat Michael Phelps in the men's 200m freestyle final to win gold - obliterating the American's world record in the process. Biedermann led from the second turn and finished in one minute 42.00 seconds, beating Phelps' record by 0.96. The 22-year-old adds the 200m title and record to the 400m title and world best he achieved on Monday. Phelps, who touched home in 1:43.22, suffered his first major individual loss in four years.

08/2009 Brilliant Biedermann beats Phelps

Germany's Paul Biedermann beat Michael Phelps in the men's 200m freestyle final to win gold - obliterating the American's world record in the process. Biedermann led from the second turn and finished in one minute 42.00 seconds, beating Phelps' record by 0.96. The 22-year-old adds the 200m title and record to the 400m title and world best he achieved on Monday. Phelps, who touched home in 1:43.22, suffered his first major individual loss in four years.